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New book shines light on Pope Leo XIV's journey to the Vatican

A new book suggests Chicago-born Robert Prevost may have been reluctant at first to take on the weighty responsibility of becoming Pope Leo XIV.
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What will Pope Leo XIV do for health?

Pope Francis was viewed as relatively progressive. His successor, the first American pope, is now in a unique position to ...

Pope Leo XIV's first vacation includes tennis matches, pool time and artificial intelligence

From the very first moments of his papacy, when he addressed the crowd from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, it was clear that Pope Leo XIV would continue the path of openness set by his ...

The south suburban world where Pope Leo XIV grew up now very much changed

Places where Robert Francis Prevost may have spent childhood in, around Dolton is mostly now photographs and memories.

Pope Leo XIV Gifted Eagles Super Bowl Hat By Philly Archbishop

Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez Wednesday gave Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova University graduate, an Eagles Super Bowl championship hat.
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Pope Leo's hometown approves the purchase of his childhood home in ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost made history by becoming the first pope from the United States — a stunning decision that Chicagoans celebrated by flocking to churches and sharing memes.

See inside Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home in Illinois

The Village of Dolton recently purchased the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV for $375,000, and is working to obtain landmark status for both the home and the abandoned St. Mary's of Assumption church ...